Bachelor of Human Nutrition

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

On Campus

Start date

February, July

Campus

Adelaide City Campus, Waite Campus

Duration

3 year(s) full-time

Program code

BHUMN

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$54,900

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

English language requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications

CRICOS code

115716H

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5
IELTS Reading 6
IELTS Listening 6
IELTS Speaking 6
IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

International admissions by country

Country	Requirement	Score
Australia	ATAR	75
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	4.85
Canada	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)	70%
China	Gaokao	65%
Denmark	Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma)	4 (Fair)
France	French Baccalaureate	11.5
Global	International Baccalaureate	26
Hong Kong	Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	17
India	CBSE and CISCE	75
India	State Board Examinations	85
Indonesia	SMA III	78%
Kenya	Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)	B+
Malaysia	Matrikulasi	2.78
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	2.78
Malaysia	United Entrance Certificate (UEC)	20
Nepal	National Examinations Board (NEB)	3.01
Norway	Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering	3.6
Phillippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	87%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	8
South Korea	College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)	320
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	9
Sweden	Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate	14.0
Taiwan	GSAT %	65%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.40
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	8
USA / Global	Advanced Placement (AP)	8
USA / Global	America College Test (ACT)	22
USA / Global	Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)	1130
Vietnam	Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12)	8

Why Bachelor of Human Nutrition?

Food is more than just fuel. It’s an integral part of our lives, affecting our health and our happiness. But with so many food choices available, how do we know what’s best to eat?

Discover how cultural, environmental and social factors can influence what we eat. Learn how to plan menus, design specialised diets and practise food safety. Explore the relationship between diet and exercise and the importance of nutrition for athlete performance.

With our Bachelor of Human Nutrition, you’ll graduate ready to help people understand the role that nutrition can play in leading healthier lives.

Overview

It's well known that your diet can affect your weight status – but did you know it can also lead to anaemia, cognitive impairment, heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer?

Our Bachelor of Human Nutrition empowers you to improve lives by designing tailored diet and lifestyle plans that promote health, prevent disease and set individuals up for success.

Take a scientific approach to nutrition with courses in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry and food science. Discover the intricate workings of the human body, from cells to complex systems, and learn how they integrate with nutrition for optimal health.

You’ll build a solid foundation in nutrition and health across all stages of life – understanding how balanced eating supports healthy childhood growth and healthy ageing.

With advanced skills in critical thinking, research and communication, you’ll be ready to make an immediate impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities locally and across the globe.

Key features

Develop a scientific understanding of nutrition’s role across the lifespan.
Learn to create diet plans and provide nutrition advice to clients.
Access discipline-specific teaching spaces and industry-standard kitchen facilities.
Complete up to 200 hours in a relevant industry or research setting.
Gain global perspectives and cultural understanding in nutrition science.
Study specialised courses in anatomy, biology, public health, sports nutrition and more.

What you'll learn

Our Bachelor of Human Nutrition is a three-year degree that prepares you to become an expert in managing diets and lifestyles.

You’ll start with building a scientific foundation of knowledge across anatomy, biology, chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. From cells to whole body systems, you’ll learn how the human body processes food. You’ll also discover what we need to keep it healthy and functioning – from birth right through to old age.

Explore the relationship between diet and exercise performance with courses in sports nutrition. Dive into topics covering food chemistry, quality, safety and sustainability.

With a special focus on First Nations health, you’ll graduate ready to engage in culturally responsive practice and make a meaningful impact. You’ll also learn to conduct evidence-based research that enhances wellbeing.

In your final year, gain relevant experience by completing up to 200 hours in a relevant industry or research setting

Across the degree, you’ll enjoy flexible study options that will allow you to study online, in-person or hybrid.

Graduate ready to make a real difference in the world of nutrition and health.

What courses you'll study

Complete 144 units comprising:

114 units for Core courses, and
12 units for all Work integrated learning, and
18 units for Electives

Complete 114 units comprising:

18 units from Common core, and
96 units for all Program core

	Course code	Units
Course name An Ethically Rich Life	Course code COREX001	Units 6
Course name Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone	Course code COREX002	Units 6
Course name Igniting Change: Ideas to Action	Course code COREX003	Units 6
Course name Proppa Ways, Future Practice	Course code COREX004	Units 6
Course name Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry	Course code COREX005	Units 6
Course name Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing	Course code COREX006	Units 6

	Course code	Units
Course name Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells	Course code BIOL1003	Units 6
Course name Chemistry 1A	Course code CHEM1002	Units 6
Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology A	Course code HBIO1002	Units 6
Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology B	Course code HBIO1003	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Health Research	Course code HLTH1002	Units 6
Course name Aboriginal Health, Culture, Community, and Country	Course code INDG1003	Units 6
Course name Introduction to Nutrition	Course code NUTR1000	Units 6
Course name Integrative Nutritional Physiology	Course code BIOL2003	Units 6
Course name Biochemistry 2: Metabolism	Course code BIOL2015	Units 6
Course name Lifespan Nutrition Physiology	Course code NUTR2001	Units 6
Course name Culinary Nutrition	Course code NUTR2002	Units 6
Course name Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR2004	Units 6
Course name Biochemistry of Human Health	Course code BIOL3002	Units 6
Course name Nutrition for Exercise and Performance	Course code NUTR3001	Units 6
Course name Nutrition Assessment and Behaviour Change	Course code NUTR3002	Units 6
Course name Public Health and Community Nutrition	Course code NUTR3003	Units 6

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
	Course name Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells	Course code BIOL1003	Units 6
	Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology A	Course code HBIO1002	Units 6
	Course name Introduction to Health Research	Course code HLTH1002	Units 6
	Course name Aboriginal Health, Culture, Community, and Country	Course code INDG1003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Chemistry 1A	Course code CHEM1002	Units 6
	Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology B	Course code HBIO1003	Units 6
	Course name Introduction to Nutrition	Course code NUTR1000	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
	Course name Integrative Nutritional Physiology	Course code BIOL2003	Units 6
	Course name Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR2004	Units 6
	Course name Elective 1	Course code AUXX1011	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Biochemistry 2: Metabolism	Course code BIOL2015	Units 6
	Course name Lifespan Nutrition Physiology	Course code NUTR2001	Units 6
	Course name Culinary Nutrition	Course code NUTR2002	Units 6
	Course name Elective 2	Course code AUXX1012	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
	Course name Nutrition Assessment and Behaviour Change	Course code NUTR3002	Units 6
	Course name Public Health and Community Nutrition	Course code NUTR3003	Units 6
	Course name Elective 3	Course code AUXX1013	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Biochemistry of Human Health	Course code BIOL3002	Units 6
	Course name Nutrition for Exercise and Performance	Course code NUTR3001	Units 6
	Course name WIL for Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR3900	Units 12

Complete 12 units for ALL of the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name WIL for Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR3900	Units 12

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
	Course name Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells	Course code BIOL1003	Units 6
	Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology A	Course code HBIO1002	Units 6
	Course name Introduction to Health Research	Course code HLTH1002	Units 6
	Course name Aboriginal Health, Culture, Community, and Country	Course code INDG1003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Chemistry 1A	Course code CHEM1002	Units 6
	Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology B	Course code HBIO1003	Units 6
	Course name Introduction to Nutrition	Course code NUTR1000	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
	Course name Integrative Nutritional Physiology	Course code BIOL2003	Units 6
	Course name Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR2004	Units 6
	Course name Elective 1	Course code AUXX1011	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Biochemistry 2: Metabolism	Course code BIOL2015	Units 6
	Course name Lifespan Nutrition Physiology	Course code NUTR2001	Units 6
	Course name Culinary Nutrition	Course code NUTR2002	Units 6
	Course name Elective 2	Course code AUXX1012	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
	Course name Nutrition Assessment and Behaviour Change	Course code NUTR3002	Units 6
	Course name Public Health and Community Nutrition	Course code NUTR3003	Units 6
	Course name Elective 3	Course code AUXX1013	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Biochemistry of Human Health	Course code BIOL3002	Units 6
	Course name Nutrition for Exercise and Performance	Course code NUTR3001	Units 6
	Course name WIL for Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR3900	Units 12

Complete 18 units comprising:

18 units for all University-wide electives

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
	Course name Biology 1A: Molecules, Genes and Cells	Course code BIOL1003	Units 6
	Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology A	Course code HBIO1002	Units 6
	Course name Introduction to Health Research	Course code HLTH1002	Units 6
	Course name Aboriginal Health, Culture, Community, and Country	Course code INDG1003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Chemistry 1A	Course code CHEM1002	Units 6
	Course name Human Anatomy and Physiology B	Course code HBIO1003	Units 6
	Course name Introduction to Nutrition	Course code NUTR1000	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
	Course name Integrative Nutritional Physiology	Course code BIOL2003	Units 6
	Course name Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR2004	Units 6
	Course name Elective 1	Course code AUXX1011	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Biochemistry 2: Metabolism	Course code BIOL2015	Units 6
	Course name Lifespan Nutrition Physiology	Course code NUTR2001	Units 6
	Course name Culinary Nutrition	Course code NUTR2002	Units 6
	Course name Elective 2	Course code AUXX1012	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
	Course name Nutrition Assessment and Behaviour Change	Course code NUTR3002	Units 6
	Course name Public Health and Community Nutrition	Course code NUTR3003	Units 6
	Course name Elective 3	Course code AUXX1013	Units 6
	Course name Core course	Course code -	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Biochemistry of Human Health	Course code BIOL3002	Units 6
	Course name Nutrition for Exercise and Performance	Course code NUTR3001	Units 6
	Course name WIL for Human Nutrition	Course code NUTR3900	Units 12

Career outcomes

A degree in nutrition opens doors to a huge variety of fulfilling careers. You might work with kids who are picky eaters, broadening their palates and horizons. You could work in health promotion to help communities improve their diet and health. Perhaps you’ll embrace science and research – finding new ways to combat world hunger.

Other roles could include:

Nutritionist
Sports nutritionist
Community health worker
Food quality and safety manager
Nutrition educator
Health coach.

Industry trends

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global adult obesity has more than doubled since 1990, and adolescent obesity increased fourfold (WHO, 2024). In many low-income and middle-income countries, there is also the double burden of malnutrition – where both undernutrition and obesity exist within the same country, or sometimes even in the same household. Nutrition experts are needed to unpack the genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors fuelling these changes in productive, culturally sensitive and evidence-based ways.

In Australia, there is a wide gap between recommended dietary guidelines and what people actually eat. It is estimated that 91% of children and 94% of adults don’t meet the recommendations for daily fruit and vegetable intake (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2023).

Bring your knowledge of nutrition to address these issues at the individual and community level, promoting empowered eating for health and wellbeing.

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Adelaide University sets you up for success in your studies – and your social life. You’ll have access to work placement and internship opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events with guest speakers and more. Our campuses are equipped with purpose-built facilities including lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform with personalised study information and resources.

You’ll have everything you need to live well and thrive during your studies, with health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and modern student lounges. Get involved in campus sport or join our student clubs that will connect you to your passions – and the people who share them.

Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit your individual requirements and budget, with options ranging from dedicated student accommodation to private rentals. One of the world’s most liveable cities, Adelaide has lots of leafy parks, gardens and social hubs – and some of the highest living standards globally. No matter where you are in Adelaide, you’re only a short distance from beaches, vineyards, museums, art galleries, restaurants, bars and parklands. Visit the accommodation web page to find out more.

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Common rooms
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Study hours

Your courses will require a combination of different learning formats, including lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Aside from your classes, you’ll also need to allocate additional time for independent study. This may include assignments, readings, projects and contributing to online discussion forums. As a rough guide, full-time studies may require 12-26 hours of class time and 14-18 hours of independent study per week.

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Essays and assignments
Examinations
Group projects
Internships and placements
Practicals
Presentations
Reports and project documentations
Research projects
Workplace and classroom contributions.

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